First Things First
Strollers
There is a ramp for easy entry at both the Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park entrances. A limited number of strollers are available free of charge in the Michigan Avenue lobby.
Visitor Guide
Pick up a visitor guide at any museum information desk for locations of rest rooms, elevators, and restaurants.
Rest Rooms and Drinking Fountains
All restrooms are equipped with changing tables and drinking fountains. There is a family restroom on the first floor and a nursing area in the women's restroom on the lower level.
"I'm Hungry!"
Remember, food is not allowed in the galleries.
The Garden Café offers a wide variety of menu items and prices everyday. High chairs and booster chairs are available. Terzo Piano features contemporary Italian cuisine and alfresco dining during the summer.
Family Programs
Whether you like to make art, take a gallery walk, or listen to stories, there’s a family program for everyone. Find descriptions of programming here.
Family Calendar
Visit our Family Calendar to find a selection of programs, performances, exhibitions, and more for the day of your visit.
Family Self-Guides and Gallery Games
The information desks in both Gallery 10 and the Ryan Education Center have materials to encourage interaction with the collection. These publications are an excellent resource for families with school-age children—they’re available year-round, and they’re free!
Family Audio Guide
Pick up the Lions Trail Family Tour at the entrance to the museum. This audio guide with 32 stops has been designed for children ages 5 to 10 and is an informative, dramatic, and fun tour of the collection. Listen in English or Spanish.
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The Art Institute offers a vast new world that families can experience, explore, and discover together. Start your day at the Ryan Education Center. Make art, create your own tour, read award-winning picture books, and more. Don’t forget to visit our